MESA, Ariz.--While the U.S. Army plans to have the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter in its formations until 2050-60, Boeing [BA] officials believe that the Army will require a follow-on to the AH-64E to bridge the gap with the service's Future Vertical Lift program."Even using the most aggressive plan they have to replace that fleet with something of the Future Vertical Lift family, there will have to be another evolution of some sort to keep the aircraft sustainable, ready and relevant…
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